Nepal’s Electricity Demand Reaches 73,629 MWh as NEA Exports Surplus Power

Nepal’s total electricity demand has reached 73,629 megawatt-hours (MWh), while the country has continued exporting surplus electricity during the monsoon season.

According to the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), Nepal is currently not importing electricity from India. Instead, the country is exporting a total of 22,102 MWh of electricity as domestic power generation exceeds demand during the monsoon season.

Private energy producers are currently contributing 47,563 MWh of electricity to the national power system, making them the largest source of electricity supply.

Similarly, NEA subsidiary companies are generating 17,108 MWh, while 8,959 MWh of electricity is being generated from projects directly owned by the NEA.

The figures reflect the increased availability of electricity during the monsoon season, when river and stream levels rise, and hydropower plants operate at higher capacity.

The NEA has reported that electricity demand during the evening peak period has reached 3,248 MWh.

Despite continuous rainfall across various parts of the country, the authority has stated that electricity supply has remained uninterrupted nationwide.

The NEA has also kept technical personnel on standby to respond promptly to any power disruptions and carry out necessary maintenance.

Maintenance teams have been placed on round-the-clock standby at all seven provincial offices as well as in Kathmandu. The authority said the teams are prepared to immediately mobilise in the event of any technical fault or disruption to the electricity supply.